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Training Program on Derivatives, Valuation and Trade Dates: 28th and 29thMay 2010 Venue: Madras School of Economics Chennai

Derivatives which are widely popular for hedging and speculation are sophisticated and need deeper understanding. Banks and Financial Institutions across the world are actively trading in options and futures contracts in stocks, bonds and currencies.
Derivatives are powerful tools but whose intricacies are not easily comprehended.
It has become increasingly obvious that financial crisis in the USA has been the result of the use of financial instruments like derivatives often with insufficient knowledge
This intensive course with sessions held in state of the art computer labs, is being offered to limited number of participants to ensure personalized attention with hands on sessions.
Highlight of the program will be forwards, futures and option valuation, hedging strategies, trading mechanisms, and swaps.Link to Registration Form